TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD 5-13. FUEL LINE (LOW PRESSURE) RUPTURE General Information: Low pressure fuel lines can rupture or crack because of various reasons. Frozen water in lines, vibrations, rubbing against other components or impact can all cause the line to rupture or crack. Repairs can be performed rapidly to stop the leakage and continue the mission. Limitations: None Personnel/Time Required: • 1 soldier • 0.5-1.0 hour Materials/Tools: • Rubber sheet (tire inner tube, or similar material) (scavenge from available source) • Tape, duct (item 62 or 63, Appendix C) • Wire, safety (item 80, Appendix C) • Rubber hose (scavenge from available source) • Clamp, hose (item 7, Appendix C) • Sealant (item 55 or 2, Appendix C) • Metal tubing (mirror arms, old hydraulic line, or similar material) (scavenge from available source) • Thin sheet metal (coffee can, or similar material) (scavenge from available source) • Shell casing, 5.56 mm or 7.62 mm (scavenge from available source) References: • TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1 • TM 9-2350-314-34-1 • TM 9-2815-202-34 Other Options: Seal the crack with epoxy. Option 1: For damaged rubber hose: Procedural Steps: 5-13